Join Friends of the Lower Haw River State Natural Area for a Fall Hike on the Lower Haw on Sat, Oct 18, 10am-11am at the Bynum Mills Access, in celebration of Great Trails State Day. Families ages 7+ are welcome to explore using all five senses with a special sensory scavenger hunt. Participants will enjoy taking in all that...
Join Frog Hollow Outdoors for Kayak Basics at Farrington Point on Sat, Oct 18, 11am-1pm at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. If you're new to kayaking or are interested in trying it out, this class is a great place to start! They cover basics in kayak nomenclature, wet-exit procedure, and what we refer to as the “building-block strokes.” Participants...
Join Protect the Pitties for their 3rd Annual Pitties in the Park, hosted Sat, Oct 18, 11am-1pm. Come out to Northwest District Park for a pawsome day filled with fun and games, activities, contests, and more. Bring your furry friends, meet other pittie lovers, and let your pups socialize in a safe environment. Don't miss out on...
Join Frog Hollow Outdoors for Paddle Under the Stars with the Morehead Planetarium. Learn about the night sky on these exceptional evenings. Participants will enjoy a delightful mix of science and mythology about the night sky while relaxing in canoes or kayaks on the water. It's like an IMAX Planetarium, but in real life at Jordan...
Join Jordan Lake Farms for a Fall Floral and Pumpkin Workshop on Sat, Oct 19, 2pm-5pm at their scenic farm, where creativity blooms! Participants will wander through vibrant fields to hand-pick their own seasonal flowers, crafting a unique autumnal arrangement. Instead of a traditional vase, you'll use a charming pumpkin cookie jar to showcase your...
In Cover Crops: Your Garden's New Best Friend! on Thu, Oct 23, 9:30am-11am, participants will learn from the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County about the many different legumes and grasses to use as cover crops, what they can do for your soil and garden, and how to include them in your garden planning....
Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos gives Pollinator Garden Tours of Chatham County Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro. The garden features over 225 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, with 85% of these being native to North Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity to visit the popular...
Visit the Devil's Tramping Ground in Bear Creek, North Carolina, the oldest haunted site in America, during Vortex Paracon on Oct 25 and Sun, Oct 26. This unforgettable experience brings together top paranormal investigation groups for merchandise, equipment, food, and entertainment. Help them raise funds for the development of the Devil's Tramping Ground and support two...
Join For Garden's Sake for Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Fun on Sat, Oct 25, 9am-5pm. Get some extra mileage out of your Halloween costume and enjoy a festive, nature-inspired celebration. Collect candy and clues as you explore the garden center on a nature-and fall-inspired scavenger hunt. Complete the scavenger hunt to win a prize. Keep an eye out for...
Join the Chatham Community Library for an Author Event with Kamal Bell on Sat, Oct 25, 2pm-3pm. Meet author Kamal Bell, founder of Sankofa Farms and a food justice, youth education, and sustainable agriculture advocate. He will be reading from his book, "Akeem Keeps Bees", a children's book inspiring young readers to explore agriculture and pollinator conservation. This...
Join fellow leaders and changemakers for the Chatham Chamber's 2025 Golf Classic on Mon, Oct 27, 8:30am-5pm at Governors Club Golf Course. This is your opportunity to deepen relationships, grow your brand, and invest in the work of The Chatham Chamber to fuel business success across Chatham County. They're currently organizing: Event Sponsors, Hole Table Sponsors, and Online Auction...
Home school? Day off from school? On vacation? Come out to Huckleberry Trail Farm on Mon, Oct 27, 9am-3pm for an Open Field Trip Day. Enjoy a scavenger hunt around the farm, shoot the slingshots, explore the corn maze, discover the hidden gems still in the pumpkin patch, and picnic on one of their many picnic tables....
Celebrate Autumn and Japan’s Chrysantemum Festival (Kiku Matsuri) with this Flower Arranging Workshop with Koshu and Fleurish on Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm-8pm, led by Carey Taylor of Fleurish Bloom Bar & Boutique. Make a centerpiece featuring fresh chrysanthemums and sip on a floral sake tasting by Koshu Sake Bar featuring two chrysanthemum-inspired sake and two sake brewed with...
D&H RV & Marine hosts their Annual NC Truck Camper Rally on Thu, Oct 30-Sun, Nov 2, 2025. Whether you're a truck camper owner or enthusiast, come enjoy the weekend at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Vista Point Access, play games, and learn from technicians through seminars. Activities include a ladies' social, time to show...
Get ready for Pumpkins on the Bridge - Halloween at Bynum Front Porch on Fri, Oct 31, 3pm-11pm at the historic Bynum Bridge. As the sky starts to turn that perfect Carolina gold, the real magic begins. Neighbors carry their jack-o’-lanterns to the old Bynum Bridge, closed to cars, wide open to everyone. One by one, candles...
Join Triangle Land Conservancy on a gorgeous morning hike for Pines of the Piedmont on Sat, Nov 1, 9am-11:30am. Along the way, you will meander through this unique ecosystem and learn more about the five pines you can find at White Pines Nature Preserve, including species not typically found in the North Carolina Piedmont, but still remain...
Join McKenzie Bossert for the 10th Annual Death Faire Revival Forest Therapy Walk on Sat, Nov 1, 10am-12pm with Sanctuary at the Burrow, a green burial site in Chatham County dedicated to conservation and making sacred connections with the earth. This heart-centered practice invites you to slow down, connect with your body and surroundings, and honor the forest's life/death/life cycle. Through...
Join For Garden's Sake for Introduction to the Art of Bonsai on Sat, Nov 1, 10am-2pm. This engaging class is for those interested in learning about this fascinating horticultural art form. The class and hands-on workshop will teach the aesthetic aspects of classical bonsai and the technical and horticultural fundamentals you’ll need to enjoy this wonderful hobby. The...
Join Clean Up Jordan Lake for their 2025 Annual Fall Cleanup on Sun, Nov 2, 1pm-4pm. This event is part of several larger events, including The National Environmental Education Foundation's National Public Lands Day and Keep Durham Beautiful's Big Sweep 2025 Celebration! Here's a map showing the area you'll be covering. Assignments include: Walkers: You will be divided into...
Join Katty Korner Downtown Market for Beaded Plants: Krafts and Koffee on Mon, Nov 3, 2pm-4pm, a hands-on, creative afternoon sipping warm coffee and making plants that never wilt (and never need watering). Using wire strands, glass beads, sparkling accents, and playful charms, you’ll design a one-of-a-kind plant that reflects your style. Each creation will be finished in...
